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Crossover crashes into Honda on Sovietskoye HighwayCrossover crashes into Honda on Sovietskoye Highway
Crossover crashes into Honda on Sovietskoye HighwayFive events that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 25.
How Regional Restaurants Conquer Moscow Amid Mass ClosuresHow Regional Restaurants Conquer Moscow Amid Mass Closures
How Regional Restaurants Conquer Moscow Amid Mass ClosuresRestaurateur Mikhail Sidorov discusses the challenges of expanding his chain from Rostov to Moscow, including location selection and audience adaptation.
Ukraine to Sign US Security Document; Zelenskyy Firm on TerritoriesUkraine to Sign US Security Document; Zelenskyy Firm on Territories
Ukraine to Sign US Security Document; Zelenskyy Firm on TerritoriesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a security guarantees document with the United States is fully ready, awaiting a signing date and location, while reiterating that Kyiv will not abandon territorial claims under any circumstances.
Geography Quiz: Questions from School CurriculumGeography Quiz: Questions from School Curriculum
Geography Quiz: Questions from School CurriculumSee how well you remember your geography lessons with this quiz based on standard school material.
Murmansk colleges move to distance learning amid emergencyMurmansk colleges move to distance learning amid emergency
Murmansk colleges move to distance learning amid emergencyOn January 26, several educational institutions in Murmansk are transitioning to remote learning due to a power grid failure, while the Murmansk Arctic University continues normal operations.
In Samara Region, a dismembering grandpa was caughtIn Samara Region, a dismembering grandpa was caught
In Samara Region, a dismembering grandpa was caughtA 76-year-old man is suspected of killing and dismembering his 70-year-old friend after a drunken brawl in a bathhouse.
Yaroslavl Residents Queue for Leningrad ConcertYaroslavl Residents Queue for Leningrad Concert
Yaroslavl Residents Queue for Leningrad ConcertResidents of Yaroslavl encountered a long queue at Arena.2000 while trying to attend a concert by the band Leningrad on January 25.
Missing 12-year-old girl found in Volgograd during freezeMissing 12-year-old girl found in Volgograd during freeze
Missing 12-year-old girl found in Volgograd during freezePolice located the schoolgirl on the evening of January 25 in a residential complex next to the 'Coliseum' in the Kiovsky district.
Missing Volgograd girl found aliveMissing Volgograd girl found alive
Missing Volgograd girl found alivePolice officers found a 12-year-old schoolgirl on the evening of January 25 in a residential complex in the Kirovsky district.
Teenagers Save House from Fire by Throwing SnowTeenagers Save House from Fire by Throwing Snow
Teenagers Save House from Fire by Throwing SnowResidents of the village of Bolshoy Istok in the Urals, together with teenagers, tried to extinguish a burning house with snow before firefighters arrived.
Murmansk Administration Lists Schools Open on MondayMurmansk Administration Lists Schools Open on Monday
Murmansk Administration Lists Schools Open on MondaySchools, gymnasiums, and kindergartens in the city's Pervomaysky District and Roslyakovo residential area will operate normally.
January 25 News Digest: Key Events of the DayJanuary 25 News Digest: Key Events of the Day
January 25 News Digest: Key Events of the DayHere are the main news stories for January 25, including new dog-walking fines, evolving fraud schemes, and a plan for automatic utility bill adjustments in Russia.
New Central Bank Powers Threaten Visa and Mastercard BlockingNew Central Bank Powers Threaten Visa and Mastercard Blocking
New Central Bank Powers Threaten Visa and Mastercard BlockingA new bill granting the Bank of Russia authority to limit bank card validity could lead to the blocking of millions of Visa and Mastercard cards and increased costs, sparking a dispute with banks.
Sochi Mountains Host Major Ski and Snowboard GatheringSochi Mountains Host Major Ski and Snowboard Gathering
Sochi Mountains Host Major Ski and Snowboard GatheringParticipants ski, learn from champions, listen to live music, and say they come here for the special atmosphere – to become part of a world where everyone belongs.
Long Queue Forms at Yaroslavl Arena for Leningrad ConcertLong Queue Forms at Yaroslavl Arena for Leningrad Concert
Long Queue Forms at Yaroslavl Arena for Leningrad ConcertHundreds of people queued outside Arena.2000 in Yaroslavl on January 25 for a sold-out concert by the rock band Leningrad.
Porcelain Figurine 'Signaler with Dog' Listed for 55,000 RublesPorcelain Figurine 'Signaler with Dog' Listed for 55,000 Rubles
Porcelain Figurine 'Signaler with Dog' Listed for 55,000 RublesA porcelain figurine titled 'Signaler with Dog' is being sold in Novosibirsk for 55,000 rubles (approximately $600 at current rates), and it is over 80 years old.
Teens Battle House Fire with Shovels and Snow in UralsTeens Battle House Fire with Shovels and Snow in Urals
Teens Battle House Fire with Shovels and Snow in UralsIn the Urals, teenagers rushed to help when a house caught fire, using shovels to throw snow at the flames before firefighters arrived.
Rostov bar manager on properly drinking and making infusionsRostov bar manager on properly drinking and making infusions
Rostov bar manager on properly drinking and making infusionsBar manager Mikhail Grigoryev shares insights on exotic infusion flavors and what appeals to people in Rostov-on-Don.
Outcast expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' — who is the black sheep?Outcast expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' — who is the black sheep?
Outcast expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' — who is the black sheep?While the celebrities stick to a safe strategy, the people's team begins to stir up trouble.
Survive in Istanbul expels main outcast — who is it?Survive in Istanbul expels main outcast — who is it?
Survive in Istanbul expels main outcast — who is it?While the celebrities stick to a familiar routine, the everyday contestants stage provocations, exposing tensions on the reality show.
Forecaster details snowy and freezing weather for Moscow next weekForecaster details snowy and freezing weather for Moscow next week
Forecaster details snowy and freezing weather for Moscow next weekA forecaster predicts sharp weather changes in Moscow for the last week of January, with snowstorms and temperature swings.
Main Outcast Expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' ShowMain Outcast Expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' Show
Main Outcast Expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' ShowA main outcast is expelled from 'Survive in Istanbul' as civilian contestants provoke stars in the latest reality episode.
Residents of Krasnoslobodsk complain of awful minibus service to VolgogradResidents of Krasnoslobodsk complain of awful minibus service to Volgograd
Residents of Krasnoslobodsk complain of awful minibus service to VolgogradPassengers in Krasnoslobodsk, a town cut off from Volgograd, say they wait up to 40 minutes in freezing temperatures for minibus No. 174 on weekends.
Residents of Krasnoslobodsk complain about disruptions to minibus route 174Residents of Krasnoslobodsk complain about disruptions to minibus route 174
Residents of Krasnoslobodsk complain about disruptions to minibus route 174Passengers report waiting up to 40 minutes for minibuses on weekends in the cold. Many vehicles, according to drivers, have broken down.
Ural Residents Share Stories of Childhood Celebrity CrushesUral Residents Share Stories of Childhood Celebrity Crushes
Ural Residents Share Stories of Childhood Celebrity CrushesResidents of the Urals have shared stories about their unrequited crushes on famous artists, musicians, and politicians during their childhood and youth.